December 12, 2024 • Research Highlight Firearm injuries and deaths among young people are a major public health concern. While secure storage is a proven safety measure, less than 30% of homes with children report storing firearms locked and unloaded . In a new study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers aimed to…
Summary: Happy Sleep and Dentulu have partnered to create an integrated solution for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. The collaboration combines Happy Sleep’s FDA-cleared home sleep testing and monitoring tools with Dentulu’s network of licensed dentists who provide custom oral appliances. The initiative includes at-home sleep testing, virtual consultations with sleep specialists, personalized treatment plans…
Transcript DR. PATRICIA AREAN: Okay everybody we’re going to go ahead and get started. Welcome to our webinar on the updates to the clinical trials announcements. Today we’ll be talking about pilot effectiveness research and research in mental health systems and services.I’m Pat Arean, I am the director for the Division of Services and Interventions…
Summary: Sleep Cycle has launched Sleep Stages, a smartphone-based technology that measures sleep stages, including REM sleep—the phase where most dreaming occurs. By analyzing breathing patterns and movement sounds through the phone’s microphone, the app provides users with insights into their sleep, including the amount of time spent dreaming, without the need for wearables. Built…
Summary: Mentavi Health, a provider of behavioral health services, has added sleep coach Amanda Chocko to its clinical team to address the connection between sleep disorders and mental health conditions, including ADHD. Chocko, a nationally recognized therapist and author, specializes in evidence-based sleep strategies to improve sleep hygiene and overall well-being. Sleep disorders are common…
Summary: Researchers have developed a method for applying electronic tattoos (e-tattoos) directly to the scalp, even through short hair, to measure brain activity. These e-tattoos use conductive ink and robotic printing to create custom EEG sensors for monitoring brainwaves. The technology aims to make electroencephalography (EEG) and brain-computer interfaces easier to use, less obtrusive, and…
Summary: A new study has objectively confirmed a link between disrupted sleep patterns and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) using 24/7 actigraphy. Researchers found that patients with MASLD experienced significantly fragmented sleep, with 55% more awakenings and twice as much nighttime wakefulness compared to healthy individuals. These disruptions may play a role in the…
By Jonathan Johnston, University of Surrey; Alan Flanagan, University of Surrey, and Alex Johnstone, University of Aberdeen The body has a network of daily (circadian) clocks that influences most areas of our health, including sleep and metabolism. A central clock in the brain is closely tied to daily sleep rhythms. But there are also clocks…
Summary: BMC showcased innovations in sleep and respiratory care at the French Sleep Research and Medicine Society conference in France and the Italian Association of Sleep Medicine exhibition in Italy. Highlights included presentations on telemedicine’s potential to improve patient management, the introduction of the PAP Link Digital Health Solution for streamlined patient care, and the…
Summary: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into health care, ensuring its safe implementation and use is critical to protecting patients and improving outcomes. Dean Sittig, PhD, and Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, have published guidance in the Journal of the American Medical Association offering a framework for health care organizations to monitor and manage…